The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-03-08

would say.
Capt Armstrong shoots righi
straight; II he don't fire often he al
ways kills in workmanlike way and
doesn't mangle his birds. What do you
know about himP"
Not much, indeed; but he doesn't
seem to care much for anything, and is
very quiet"
$50 you think he's n 'muff! Oh, you
women! Because man doesn't boast
and swell about like turkey cock, you
think he's got no spirit in him."
"Well, Charley, no one could posi-
bly, think he had any spirit. He's as
mild as milk.
"Bah!' was all my husband said So
turned away and went indoors to my
charge-Sir Jocelyn. He was dear
little fellow and we got on very well
together. He was obedience itself, yet
full of fun. There were excursions and
boating parties, and, when Mr.. Hemp
hills yacht came in, plenty of sailing
This delighted Lady Paddock, who
many tine went with me, Jocelyn,
Mr.. Hemphill, and Mr.. Cardewe and
her husband.
One day we started to Lulworth cove.
They all had heard of it. but few had
ever been there. The wind was blow
ing briskly from the southeast-a favor
BILE quarter, and, as Mr.. Hemphill said,
IF it does veer 10 the southwest, all
the better; it will bring us home the
faster"
won't you come, Armstrong;"
asked Mr.. Hemphill.
mo, thank you. l don't care much
for sailing Besides you are quite
enough in that craft without me. l
should only prove a Jonah"
"Why, do you think storm will
come on?"
ut does not look like settled weather,
| must say" replied the captain cau7
tiously. But you can always scud,
you know"
"Thank YOU" replied Hemphill.
But, seriously, Lady Paddock, if you
fear"
Fear! fearp No; l think Capt..
Armstrong is afraid. Let us 60, Mr..
Hemphill." He at once gave the word
to shove off The yacht was lying at
little distance out, as the tide was low.
So we went on board. whittier Mrs.
Cardewe had already proceeded. Capt.
Armstrong had merely taken off his hat
when Lady Paddock referred to him so
contemptuously. But l knew quite
well she respected his nature and his
cool firmness, for all her GOODNESS to
him. was certain she thought Of
what he said for more than once | had
heard her talking to her boy, and he
told her what his friend, the captain,
had hidden him do. Lady Paddock had
always agreed with her son on these
occasions. So when we reached the
yacht she spoke to the sailing-master
and asked him what he thought of the
weather.
Fair and square, my lad; ! think it
will change afore night, but, so far, ]
see nothing to be alarmed about"
perhaps the boy had better 90
ashore" said Mr.. Cardewe.
"Nonsenser' said Mr.. Hemphill.
Mrs. Farmer wants a sail rs well as
ourselves. Let the lad remain. You'd
like the sea, Sir Jocelyn?"
"oh, yes" he laughed, II love the
sea-"
That decided the question. l re-
manned, and we were soon under way,
rushing down the coast in the direc-
ton of Portland Bill. Capt Arms
strong watched us for a while, and
then, waving his hat as a farewell,
turned up the path toward the manor.
He encountered Charley and an
old fisherman on the way, and stopped,
as sailors like to talk to sailors.
THE Fireny's of, ! see sir, said old
Barnes.
Yes" replied the captain; "she' 5
bound for Lulworth and Weymouth,
l expect the passengers will return by
train"
so do /, sir. They'll never work
agin this wind. When the tide flows
again the wind will rise, expect"
Then they'll have a fine breeze to
carry them down"
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